San Vicente Creek (San Mateo County)

San Vicente Creek is a waterway located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. The creek originates in the Santa Cruz Mountains and flows generally westward, ultimately draining into the Pacific Ocean near the town of Davenport.

The creek's watershed encompasses a mix of land uses, including redwood forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is a significant source of freshwater for the local ecosystem and supports a variety of plant and animal life.

San Vicente Creek is known to be habitat for steelhead trout, a threatened species, and is subject to various conservation and restoration efforts aimed at improving water quality and habitat conditions for these and other aquatic species. These efforts are often undertaken by local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-profit organizations.

The creek is also crossed by Highway 1, the coastal highway that runs along much of the California coast. The area surrounding San Vicente Creek offers opportunities for hiking, nature observation, and other outdoor recreational activities.